MALAYSIAN STUDIES

1. History has proven that Malaysia is not a new country. Humans have been living in several
areas of the country since the Stone Age. Explain the early inhabitants that available in
Malaysia and their characteristics.
(15 marks)

2. a) Discuss the Golden Age of Malacca. (6 marks)

b) Explain the factors for the fall of the Malacca Empire (9 marks)

3. a) Discuss the INTERNAL FACTORS that contributed to the decline of the Malacca Empire.
(6 marks)
b) Describes the EXTERNAL FACTORS that contributed to the fall of Malacca Empire.
(6 marks)
c) What is LESSONS that can be learnt from the fall of Malacca Empire? (3 marks)

4. a) Malaysia was once a colonized land. Discuss some of countries that had colonized Malaysia
before. (5 marks)
b) Explain the reasons for Portuguese took over Malacca. (8 marks)
c) What happen to Malay Archipelago when British and Dutch agree to signed THE ANGLO
DUTCH TREATY 1824? (2 marks)

5. a) Discuss the reasons WHY Japanese military can conquer Malaya easily? (10 marks)
b) How Japanese army attack Malaya? (5 marks)

6. a) Describes the Japanese Victory in Malaya? (6 marks)

b) What are the EFFECTS of the Japanese Invasion? (9 marks)

7. a) When ERA OF THE EMERGENCY happens? (2 marks)

b) What happen during the ERA OF EMERGENCY? (6 marks)
c) How British eradicate the communists and their activities? (7 marks)

8. During the Era of the Emergency, Sir Gerald Templer launched the physical warfare. What do
you understand about the psychological warfare?
(15 marks)

9. a) Describes some of the FEATURES of the Malayan Union. (8 marks)

b) Why the Malays opposed the Malayan Union? (7 marks)

10. a) Explain the FACTORS which led to the failure of the Malayan Union. (10 marks)
b) How Malaya people show their opposition toward Malayan Union? (5 marks)

11. a) After Malayan Union was dissolved, what are MATTERS that being proposed by the
committee for the new constitution? (6 marks)
b) State the reasons for AMCJA and PUTERA opposed the new constitutions? (9 marks)
12. Political parties continued to grow in Malaya. Leaders and members of political parties
focused their struggle on protecting the interests of the members and also on striving for the
country’s independence. List and briefly explain ten political parties in Malaya during the
struggle for independence.
(15 marks)

13. a) List the team members that go to London in February 1956 to negotiate for Malaya’s
independence. (5 marks)
b) Explain the FIVE fundamental principles in the 1957 Malayan Constitution. (10 marks)

14. The idea of the formation of Malaysia by Tunku Abdul Rahman brought forth all sorts of
reactions. Briefly explain the reactions from Singapore, Brunei, Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak.
(15 marks)

15. The formation of Malaysia involved a gigantic change. But the dream became a reality and
Malaysia as a new nation was born. Explain briefly the FACTORS that contributed towards the
formation of Malaysia. (15 marks)

16. a) What are the factors that contributed to the withdrawal of Brunei from Malaysia.
(6 marks)
b) Why Indonesia and Philippines opposed the issue of Malaysia? (3 marks)
c) Why Singapore’s separate from Malaysia? (6 marks)

17. a) Give three factors that can affect and shortened the period as the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong.
(6 marks)
b) When the turns come, he cannot be Yang Di-Pertuan Agong under several reasons. Give the
reasons. (9 marks)

18. In order to become the Yang-Dipertuan Agong, the candidate’s are selected among the
sultans. List and explain the criteria in order to become the Yang Di-pertuan Agong?
(15 marks)

19. a) What are the POWERS of Yang Di-Pertuan Agong? (10 marks)
b) LIST the roles for the Council of Rulers. (5 marks)

20. a) Describes THE CABINET. (6 marks)

b) Explain the ROLES of Cabinet. (6 marks)
c) LIST the legislative power of Yang Di-Pertuan Agong. (3 marks)

21. The Federation of Malaysia practices a system of parliamentary democracy. Discuss the THREE
bodies (divisions) that available in the systems. (15 marks)

22. What is SPEAKER of the House of Representatives and explain their functions. (15 marks)

23. The Judiciary or the area of justice lies with the courts. Describes TYPES of courts and their
DUTIES. (15 marks)
24. The Ruler is the head of state and symbolizes the sovereignty of the state. Explain the POWER
of Ruler or Sultan in their State. (15 marks)
25. a) When are General Elections held? (7 marks)
b) Explain what are the differences between the General Elections and By-Elections?
(8 marks)

26. Democracy is a concept that is very meaningful to a country that respects the freedom of the
individuals in determining the leadership of the country. Describes ELECTION and their tools.
(15 marks)

27. Citizenship is a special status held by the people who have the right to be in a country. This
status gives rights, benefits and certain facilities. What are the special rights that can be
obtained by a Malaysian?
(15 marks)

28. a) Explain the objectives of Rukun Negara. (10 marks)

b) LIST and briefly explain the principles of Rukun Negara. (5 marks)

29. The Sixth and Seventh Malaysia Plans are considered the gateway and the first 10 years of
Vision 2020. Give and briefly explain FIVE of the Nine Challenges of Vision 2020.
(15 marks)

30. a) Explain the problem of racial unity in the country prior to Independence.
(7 marks)
b) Give the factors and reasons of the problems in unity and integration between races in
Malaysia. (8 marks)